Before — synonyms, definition

1. before (o)

above ahead ahead of already beforehand earlier erstwhile first foregoing formerly forward heretofore in advance in front of leading long ago on or before once onward pre-eminent • • •

2. before (a)

already erstwhile fore foregoing formerly forward heretofore near once precedent preceding precursory preliminary preparatory previous previously prior sooner up front

3. before (a/o)

beforehand in advance in front of preceding previously prior to until

4. before (Adverb)

in front

before (Adverb) — Earlier in time; previously. ex. "I had known her before" ex. "as I said before" ex. "he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier"

before (Adverb) — At or in the front. ex. "with the cross of Jesus marching on before"

5. before (Preposition)

before (Preposition) — Earlier than in time. ex. "before 2 o'clock"

before (Preposition) — In front of; in sight of. ex. "before the judge"

6. before (Conjunction)

before (Conjunction) — Earlier in time than. ex. "see my son before I die"